This was my very first post. As you can see from the small print that ends that article (which was added much more recently), I found myself to be the typical overconfident teenager I was at that time. In other words, my tone and style in debates before that post (and for awhile after that) was very much arrogant and well, very often sarcastic in nature.

Not any more. Two years later, I find myself very much humbled and thought the meaning of meekness after so many debates, discussions and conversations- to which I thank all those who have commented on and criticized me here at this blog and at other places. Either way, though I may not have found myself convinced most of the time, I am almost always enlightened. Indeed, I can fully attest to the truth of Proverbs 27:17 now.

One small regret was my great lack of exegetical articles, to which I have always wanted to write. The sad fact was, I always wanted to get the interpretation right, and that means:

Greek Lexicons+Commentaries=Tiresome!

Yup, unfortunately. Maybe one day I'll go learn Greek myself. But then I'm always lazy. Hehe.

Why did I start this blog?

When I was 12, I decided to embark on a crusade to establish (firmly) my views on theology, philosophy and well, truth in general. That was a bold undertaking, to which I can say I'm far from completion. But, I think, that made me go into all these stuff. Or mess.

A brief glance at my index of posts say a bit about my interests...

Mostly theology and philosophy, though many of this blog's recent posts was primarily philosophy-ish. Hmm...

Well, I write on theology after a thought provoking sermon, bible verse or debate.

Speaking of debates, I've had many.

One of the very first debates I had was on the subject of speaking in tongues. I dropped out towards the middle part of this thread. These kind of debates are usually: Very long & Very repetitious. When you see such long and repetitious debates, it's time to call it a day. Also, many of my first posts were on the subject (or related subject: cessationism).

Its a very touchy subject to many, this issue, though I think I've handed in the resignation later for this part. My views hadn't changed mostly, I still do believe that tongues (as the Charismatic churches practice them) are not biblical, in every sense of the word. But I must say, I respect many charismatics I've met. Though I must also say, I emphatically do not respect many of the charismatics they hold in high regard. May I drop a few names here: Benny Hinn (yes, people still thinks he's genuine), and uh yeah, most other televangelist-megachurch pastors whose last name starts with a H...

I've also had other debates, mainly on Roman Catholicism (I sure hope the people I debated do represent the RC church's teachings, for they have thought me a lot in this regard!)

Well, uh, lots of other philosophical things. Some Christians still believe that one only needs "faith" to believe Christianity is, indeed, true. Which is nonsense, IMHO.

What else? Oh yeah...

I did a series on video games. I personally view (most of) them as okay. With the exceptions of well, Grand Theft Auto obviously, which is certainly vulgar in more ways than one. The most important thing of course, is not to let them control your life (which would amount to idolatry). This is certainly not easy. They are very addictive. But so are books, exercise, food etc.

Self-control is important here, and discernment.

A brief digression. I was a cynical person. I still am, deep inside, very cynical. "Me" the cynic "I" despises. I am the optimist now. And what about "myself"? Dunno.

Some side interests were: the topic of modesty. Most think that this would only be an issue with all the secular people and their secular dresses...

Well, it sure starts a good debate in forums. I happen to have found this discussion very interesting, in which I participated. My conclusions here are mostly philosophical in nature (I'm inclined to say logical). Of course, the Word of God has greater salience, so I would rather have my conclusions derived from there. The problem is, it doesn't say much. And when it does speak on modesty (1 Tim. 2:9), it refers to not being extravagant. Modesty, after all, is about less-is-best. Modest. Heh.

Oh yes, and on the evolution/creation debate. Its a huge, tremendous area of dialogue, one in which I'm sorry to say am not qualified for. But I still put in my few cents here and there. I think this is one area I'll be researching in for a long time more. Call this the first impasse, if you will.

My second impasse would be that of eschatology. I'm leaning very heavily towards preterism. As for being post-mill or a-mill...who knows? Pan-millennialism looks like a good option...but then so is sitting on a fence. Well, maybe when I get loads of books, commentaries on Revelation and time, I'll sort out my view once and for all.

So then, it has been two years. Well, nearly so. I started this blog on February 27, 2005. And I end it here, on February 5, 2007. Yep, its been a great journey so far.

This blog is officially closed. (Was there any better way of saying it?)

Of course, my other blog will continue. I'll try to retain some of this blog's flavour there.

I won't delete this blog, of course. But I'll be moving it to another address in a few days time. Someone, after all, might want to use the name thinkchrist.

Hehe.